A well-made, ripe or "cooked", high-mountain Pu-erh, grown in the Cangyuan area of Yunnan Province. Known as Heicha in China.
Lot Notes. The leaves are a rich deep brown-red color. The mix of leaves and stems creates a depth of body and flavors that warms. Aroma is rich & earthy and clean. Lot was produced in 2024.
Tea Facts. Farm is at an elevation of 1200 meters. Fertile soils and the climate in Cangyuan are ideal for cultivar Camellia assamica. Leaves are rich in polyphenols and catechins. Harvesting generally occurs in the morning with initial withering of the leaves by early afternoon. Leaf style and flavor profile is traditional to the area. Known to aid in digestion and lower cholesterol.
Tasting Notes. Intense, rich earthy flavors. Taste is smooth, clean and lingers with a warming finish. We find hints of ripe fig.
Brewing Suggestions. For 6-8 ounces of water, use to 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of leaf. Ripe or Shou Pu-erhs, such as this one, tend to taste richer when steeped strong, so more leaf can be used to gain strength in the cup. Use boiling water and briefly rinse the leaves. Pour that water off and re-infuse the leaves for 3 minutes and taste. Will not get astringent, just stronger. Leaves will yield multiple steeps.
PU-ERH & HEICHA
3-5 grams or 1-1.5 Tablespoons per 6 oz. of water
200° - Boiling
Shou: 3-4 Min.
Sheng: 2-3 Min.
Pu-erh is the only fermented tea. Known as “aged teas” or black teas, Pu-erhs owe their renown to their processing which allows their flavors to enrich over time. Made in two general styles – raw or uncooked known as Sheng; and cooked or ripe, known as Shou or Heicha. Both styles, loose leaf and compressed, are enjoyed as cakes, bricks, and nuggets.
Shou Pu-erhs have an earthy flavor, with a bouquet of peat, roots, mushroom, and malt. Sheng Pu-erh has a wonderful and complex mouthfeel offering earthy aromas of raw beet, potato, and malt. We recommend rinsing the leaves briefly with boiling water before steeping to open the leaves. Ripe Pu-erh does not get astringent, just stronger. It is best to experiment with raw Pu-erh to find your favored taste profile.
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Harty
Harty tea which with honey is a prefect day starter
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Black River Mountain
I’ve been ordering this tea as long as Silk Road has offered it. It’s the tea I serve my patients before every acupuncture session! It’s a very flavorful and robust trea that one can just keep adding hot water too… I highly recommend this wonderful tea
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Black River Mountain
Excellent low-key but strong calm energy
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Black River Mountain
Wonderful, especially before meditation
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Black River Mountain
This pu erh has been my “go to” for over 20 years! I serve this tea to each and every one of my patients before acupuncture session! Very drinkable & great value for the $$. Highly recommend
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Black river mountain Pu ehr
This has been my “go to” fall & winter tea for @ least 20 years or so. I serve it to my patients as a prelude to their acupuncture session!!! This tea is rich & complex…. A great tea for everyday sipping. When Spring & Summer hit it’s always Hairy Crab oolong!!! Another favorite!!! Ted and Katherine are THE BEST!!!
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Black River Mountain Pu Erh
This is perhaps my favorite Pu Erh. It has all the earthy taste I love in Pu Erh, and it is a refined presence. A great way to start a fall or winter morning.
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Long time favorite
I serve tea to my patients before every acupuncture treatment. It builds rapport and it encourages people to slow down and be mindful. Black River has been my long time favorite ever since they have been carrying it! I generally start drinking Pu erh in the fall and straight through winter. When spring is sprung I switch to delightful oolongs. I highly recommend this tasty Pu erh.
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Black River Mountain Pu-erh
My favorite, a very hard to find tea, which puts me in a mood of serious clarity of thought. Very uplifting.